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Ray W. Chaney, 76, of Front Royal, Va., formally of Rockwood, went to be with the Lord Jan. 5, 2010. He was born March 15, 1933, in Rockwood. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Blanche Chaney and sister Alice Kinsinger. He is survived by his wife Anna, daughter Brenda, and son Ray Daniel. Also survived by the following brothers and sisters: John, Newburg; Howard, Lebonon; Roy, Stoystown; Roger, Salisbury; and Gladys Mitchell, Somerset; Dorothy Eisentrout, Salisbury; Nancy Moon, New Florence; and Carol Lee, Stafford, Va. He served in the U.S. Navy and was retired from Prince William’s County Virginia as a mechanic.

GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) ? The Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg plans to close six so-called chapels of convenience next year because of a dwindling priest population. The chapels in Armstrong, Fayette and Westmoreland counties are used for weekend Masses and are part of larger parishes. They will close Jan. 2. The final Mass at the chapels will be celebrated on Dec. 30. Bishop Lawrence Brandt says there has been a decline in the number of priests, including the deaths of seven this year.

State police have released the name of a woman who was killed in a two-vehicle accident Thursday morning on Route 30 in Quemahoning Township. Marlana Sarver, 36, of New Florence, Westmoreland County, died as a result of injuries she suffered in the 11:20 a.m. crash, police said. Her passenger, a 2-year-old boy whose name was not released by police, was flown to Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown for treatment. Police said Sarver was driving east on Route 30 when she stopped to make a left turn onto state Route 403. Her car was struck from behind by a coal truck driven by 36-year-old Michael Sullivan of Friedens, police said.

Packers-Steelers game time changed PITTSBURGH (AP) ? The Green Bay Packers? game at Pittsburgh on Sunday, Dec. 20 will start at 4:15 p.m. EST, rather than the previously scheduled 1 p.m. The time change was the first involving a Steelers home game this season. The Steelers started four home games at 4:15 p.m. Eastern last season, but this will be their first late afternoon kickoff at home this season. The game will be televised by Fox. Senior bowling SOMERSET ?

A 3-year-old whose mother was killed in a car accident Thursday was transferred to Children?s Hospital of Pittsburgh where he is listed critical condition, according to a hospital spokesman. Marlana Sarver, 36, New Florence, was killed and her son, Jeremiah Alan Springer, was flown to Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown after their car was hit by a coal truck on Route 30 in Quemahoning Township at 11:20 a.m. Thursday. Sarver was attempting to turn onto state Route 403 when a coal truck, driven by Michael Sullivan, 36, Friedens, slammed into the back of her car, police said.

Statewide coyote hunt NEW FLORENCE ? The Tubmill Trout Club will hold its 8th annual statewide coyote hunt March 7-9. There will be $5,000 guaranteed minimum prize money. The official check-in station will be at the New Florence VFW. Registration forms are now being accepted. Entries received by Jan. 31 will be eligible for a drawing featuring Cabela?s merchandise. For more information or to register, contact Lin Gamble at (724) 235-9798 or visit www.tubmilltroutclub.

KANTNER - Lindsey Deaner and Brittany Putman provided the offense Wednesday as North Star topped Chestnut Ridge 5-1. Deaner scored two goals and assisted on the Lady Cougars other three. Putman also scored twice and added an assist. Heather Gontis, Laura Shannon and Caitlyn Hammer also made assists. Leah Deist was the winning goalkeeper as the Cougars (5-4) outshot Ridge 26-6. Tessa Crawford set up Brianna Mock for the Lady Lions only goal. North Star hosts Berlin today.

Helen L. (Budzina) Gordon, 58 , Jenner Township, died April 15. Visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Hoffman Funeral & Cremation Services, Main Street, Boswell, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Theresa Elizabeth (Brizzi) Osikowicz , Slickville, died April 16. Visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Vaia Funeral Home Inc., 463 Athena Drive, Delmont. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Sylvesters Roman Catholic Church, Slickville.

Elmer Louis and Betty Jane Horner, Hollsopple, are celebrating 60 years of marriage. The couple was married Oct. 26, 1946, in Frostburg, Md. Betty is the daughter of Noah and Annie (Snyder) Johnson. Elmer is the son of William and Savilla (Croyle) Horner. Elmer retired in 1990 from Boswell Lumber Co. He was a staff sergeant in the Air Force during World War II. He likes to hunt, hike in the mountains, garden and go to the races at Jennerstown Speedway. Betty was employed at Dorfman & Hoffman and Camp Sequanota.